pelvis

noun

pel·vis ˈpel-vəs How to pronounce pelvis (audio)

plural pelvises ˈpel-və-səz How to pronounce pelvis (audio)

or pelves ˈpel-ˌvēz How to pronounce pelvis (audio)

: a basin-shaped structure in the skeleton of many vertebrates that is formed by the pelvic girdle and adjoining bones of the spine

During puberty, the shape of the pelvis begins to take on distinctly male or female features …

Christopher Joyce and Eric Stover

Dysfunction can occur with uneven distribution of weight on the pelvis, a common and usually benign condition that can be exacerbated by running.

Carol Potera

also : pelvic cavity

Endometriosis is the presence of functioning endometrial tissue outside the endometrial cavity, but usually confined to the pelvis …

Daniel W. Cramer et al.

: the cavity of the pelvis

: renal pelvis

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Begin to crouch while keeping your spine aligned—head over heart over pelvis.

Catherine Mevs, The New Yorker, 13 Sep. 2022 Before Shakira's hips didn't lie, Elvis's pelvis was the only thing anyone could talk about.

Andrea Wurzburger, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2022 The top and the skirt, held together by silver geometric clasps, clung tightly to her figure and gave an ample view of her bust, pelvis, abdomen, and waist.

Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 15 Aug. 2022 The bullets exploded through his left arm, stomach, pelvis and left leg, causing such destruction to his 5-year-old body that doctors still can’t say for certain how many bullets hit him.

Holly Bailey, Washington Post, 13 Aug. 2022 The 45-year-old woman suffered leg and pelvis fractures.

Elisha Fieldstadt, NBC News, 9 Aug. 2022 Each of the seven vehicles was given an overall rating, as well as for specific features, like structure and safety of the cage, injury measures to head and neck, torso and pelvis, and head protection.

Tanya Mohn, Forbes, 8 Aug. 2022 Addressing the hip flexors is a key starting point for hip and pelvis mobility.

Dana Santas, CNN, 4 Aug. 2022 Walker also had injuries to his face, heart, both lungs, liver, spleen, left kidney, intestines, pelvis, iliac artery and several bones in his legs, according to chief medical examiner Lisa Kohler.

Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 15 July 2022 See More

Medical Definition

pelvis

noun

pel·vis ˈpel-vəs How to pronounce pelvis (audio)

plural pelvises -və-səz How to pronounce pelvis (audio)

or pelves -ˌvēz How to pronounce pelvis (audio)

: a basin-shaped structure in the skeleton of many vertebrates that is formed by the pelvic girdle together with the sacrum and often various coccygeal and caudal vertebrae and that in humans is composed of the two hip bones bounding it on each side and in front while the sacrum and coccyx complete it behind

: pelvic cavity

: renal pelvis

单词	pelvis
释义	pelvis noun pel·vis ˈpel-vəs plural pelvises ˈpel-və-səz or pelves ˈpel-ˌvēz 1 : a basin-shaped structure in the skeleton of many vertebrates that is formed by the pelvic girdle and adjoining bones of the spine During puberty, the shape of the pelvis begins to take on distinctly male or female features … Christopher Joyce and Eric Stover Dysfunction can occur with uneven distribution of weight on the pelvis, a common and usually benign condition that can be exacerbated by running. Carol Potera also : pelvic cavity Endometriosis is the presence of functioning endometrial tissue outside the endometrial cavity, but usually confined to the pelvis … Daniel W. Cramer et al. 2 : the cavity of the pelvis 3 : renal pelvis Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web Begin to crouch while keeping your spine aligned—head over heart over pelvis. Catherine Mevs, The New Yorker, 13 Sep. 2022 Before Shakira's hips didn't lie, Elvis's pelvis was the only thing anyone could talk about. Andrea Wurzburger, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2022 The top and the skirt, held together by silver geometric clasps, clung tightly to her figure and gave an ample view of her bust, pelvis, abdomen, and waist. Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 15 Aug. 2022 The bullets exploded through his left arm, stomach, pelvis and left leg, causing such destruction to his 5-year-old body that doctors still can’t say for certain how many bullets hit him. Holly Bailey, Washington Post, 13 Aug. 2022 The 45-year-old woman suffered leg and pelvis fractures. Elisha Fieldstadt, NBC News, 9 Aug. 2022 Each of the seven vehicles was given an overall rating, as well as for specific features, like structure and safety of the cage, injury measures to head and neck, torso and pelvis, and head protection. Tanya Mohn, Forbes, 8 Aug. 2022 Addressing the hip flexors is a key starting point for hip and pelvis mobility. Dana Santas, CNN, 4 Aug. 2022 Walker also had injuries to his face, heart, both lungs, liver, spleen, left kidney, intestines, pelvis, iliac artery and several bones in his legs, according to chief medical examiner Lisa Kohler. Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 15 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology New Latin, from Latin, basin; perhaps akin to Old English & Old Norse full cup First Known Use 1615, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing pelvis renal pelvis renal pelvis Kids Definition pelvis noun pel·vis ˈpel-vəs : the bowl-shaped part of the skeleton that includes the hip bones and the lower bones of the backbone Medical Definition pelvis noun pel·vis ˈpel-vəs plural pelvises -və-səz or pelves -ˌvēz 1 : a basin-shaped structure in the skeleton of many vertebrates that is formed by the pelvic girdle together with the sacrum and often various coccygeal and caudal vertebrae and that in humans is composed of the two hip bones bounding it on each side and in front while the sacrum and coccyx complete it behind 2 : pelvic cavity 3 : renal pelvis
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pelvis

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Phrases Containing pelvis

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